Posted on 04/11/2025 5:45:12 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
Tesla has halted new orders for its Model S and Model X vehicles in China as the communist country and the USA exchange blows in an escalating trade war. Unlike several other Tesla EVs, Elon Musk’s company exports the S and X models to China from the United States.
Reuters reports that as ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Tesla has suspended taking new orders for its Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website. Both models are manufactured in the US and imported to China, making them vulnerable to the recent tariff hikes imposed by both countries.
China raised its tariffs on US imports to 125 percent on Friday, following President Donald Trump’s decision to increase duties on Chinese goods to 145 percent. This escalation in the trade war has made US-made cars more expensive for Chinese consumers compared to locally produced electric vehicles.
The impact of the suspension was evident on Tesla’s Chinese website, where new orders for the Model S and Model X were no longer available. Although Tesla did not provide an official reason for this decision, the timing strongly suggests a direct correlation with the intensifying trade disputes.
Tesla’s Shanghai plant, which produces the Model 3 and Model Y cars for the Chinese market and export to regions like Europe, accounts for the majority of its sales in the country. However, the S and X are the company’s highest priced and highest margin vehicles.
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Putting his money where his mouth is
bttt
Tesla China just posted a 78,828-unit March, with 74,127 sold domestically, marking an 18.8% YoY and 176.8% MoM jump, despite ongoing Model Y transitions.
The new Model Y accounted for 49,029 units, a stunning 510% surge from February, showcasing strong local demand even as exports dropped to 4,701.
Tesla now holds 7.48% of China's NEV (New Energy Vehicle) market, and 11.47% of its BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) segment.
China sold 991,000 NEVs in March, up 38% YoY.
Tesla is once again flexing dominance where it matters.
Source: Teslarati
https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1910150747049845083?t=S-wieePxi-0NN4ZKSAo_cQ&s=19
How long do you think it will take before China stops drug sales to the US? I hope they do stop them. Once they lose their market, they will never get it back.
How long do you think it will take before China stops drug sales to the US? I hope they do stop them. Once they lose their market, they will never get it back.
This is why Israel was one of the first countries to talk about dropping tariffs against the U.S. Teva Pharmaceuticals is located in Tel Aviv. Largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world. They do not manufacture in China. I’m sure Trump and Netanyahu have discussed an increase in U.S. supply from Teva. China has major issues coming in the near future due to the reordering of U.S. trade policies.
Teva and 2 other Israeli companies could replace China’s market share and China would never get it back. I have a friend who’s on works at Teva.
No doubt anyone in China ordering Teslas these days would be stoned to death.
Nope.
Tesla just had excellent sales in March in China.
The Chinese are not as stupid as the Democrats in America and Musk is very popular in China.
China loves Tesla!
https://x.com/daltybrewer/status/1906978447873728718?t=rUL44wqj0E8HjTNpoMk7Sw&s=19
The Model S & X will be having a refresh and they have to shutdown the Fremont operations for the new style. Nothing to see here.
No confirmed refresh of X and S soon that I know of.
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